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When I was growing up, my favorite part of Easter was the four Cadbury Creme Eggs tucked into my pretty pink basket on Easter morning. Sure, there were other treats. My mom was great about combining candy and gifts in a beautiful way, but all I cared about were those sickly sweet, soft-in-the-center, milk chocolate tooth aches. I waited for them all year. I actually still have fond memories when I see them on grocery store shelves each April (even though I am quite sure if I ate one now it would make me queasy).

Though I have long since given up those sugary eggs, I still love chocolate, and I still love finding a surprise inside of my dessert. These salted dark chocolate mousse cups have a thin layer of crisp, almond crust at the bottom. If you don’t tell your lucky recipients, it’s a lovely little surprise waiting for them as they dig in to this indulgence.